An Irish Whiskey Primer: 7 of the Best Bottles to Drink Now

Put down the shot glass: It's time to start appreciating the finer side of this underrated spirit, one sip at a time

Bushmills 10, 16, and 21 Year
Old Single Malt
"I love all of these," says
McGarry. But if he had to pick just one? "The 10 year-old ($50,
40% ABV) is just a beautifully
made whiskey. It's got a good hint of bourbon in it." The 16 year old ($75,
40%ABV) is aged in ex-Bourbon
barrels, Oloroso sherry casks, and finished in port wood—it's packed with spice, vanilla and chocolate complexity. The 21 year-old
($108, 40% ABV),
which is aged in a similar mix of casks, amps up the fullness.